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2012 Reading101's Book Challenge 205/200 102.5%
Last year I read 209 books in one year. So, I am hoping to beat that high score. Which will be a little more difficult than was planned. I am going to
start though, with trying to get to 100. Finger's are crossed. 
January:
1. Eye of the Beholder- Emma Jay
2. Bound in Sin- Cynthia Eden
3. Bound in Blood- Cynthia Eden
4. Ecstasy- Bella Andre
5. Bonded- Nicky Charles
6. The Mating- Nicky Charles
7. The Keeping- Nicky Charles
8. The Finding- Nicky Charles
9. Claimed- K.R. Smith
10. The Outsiders- S.E. Hinton
11. Tempting Evil- Keri Arthur
12. Bitten- Merril Gemus
13. Guilty Pleasures- Lauren K. Hamilton
14. Overbite- Meg Cabot
15. Dangerous Games- Keri Arthur
16. The Laughing Corpse- Laurell K. Hamilton
17. Circus of the danged- Laurell K. Hamilton
18. My Sister's Keeper- Jodi Picoult
19. Embraced by Darkness- Keri Arthur
20. The Darkest Kiss- Keri Arthur
21. Deadly Desires- Keri Arthur
22. Bound to Shadows- Keri Arthur
23. Moon Sworn- Keri Arthur
24. Secret Vampire- L.J. Smith
25. Daughters of Darkness- L.J. Smith
26. The Lunatic Cafe- Laurell K. Hamilton
27. Bloody Bones- Laurell K. Hamilton
28. The Killing Dance- Laurell K. Hamilton
29. The Alchemy of Forever- Avery Williams
30. The Virgin Cure- Amy Mckay
31. The Reckoning- Lili St. Crow
32. The Strange Power- L.J. Smith
33. The Possessed- L.J. Smith
34. The Passion- L.J. Smith
35. Silence- Becca Fitzpatrick
36. The Iron Knight- Julie Kagawa
37. Burnt Offerings- Laurell K. Hamilton
38. Blue Moon- Laurell K. Hamilton
39. Obsidian Butterfly- Laurell K. Hamilton
40. Narcissus in Chains- Laurell K. Hamilton
41. Cerulean Sins- Laurell K. Hamilton
42. Incubus Dreams- Laurell K. Hamilton
43. Micah- Laurell K. Hamilton
44. Danse Macabre- Laurell K. Hamilton
45. The Harlequin- Laurell K. Hamilton
46. Blood Noir- Laurell K. Hamilton
47. Skin Trade- Laurell K. Hamilton
48. Flirt- Laurell K. Hamilton
49. Bullet- Laurell K. Hamilton
50. Hit List- Laurell K. Hamilton
51. Jessica's Guide to Dating on the Dark Side- Beth Fantaskey
52. Forgotten- Cat Patrick
53. Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close- Johnathan Safran Foer
54. Angel Burn- L.A. Weatherly
55. The Abused Werewolf Rescue Group- Catherine Jinks
56. Once Dead, Twice Shy- Kim Harrison
57. Jessica Rules the Dark Side- Beth Fantaskey
58. A Kiss of Shadows- Laurell K. Hamilton
59. A Caress of Twilight- Laurell K. Hamilton
60. Seduced by Moonlight- Laurell K. Hamilton
61. Airhead- Meg Cabot
62. Being Nikki- Meg Cabot
63. Runaway- Meg Cabot
64. A Stroke of Midnight- Laurell K. Hamilton
65. Mistral's Kiss- Laurell K. Hamilton
66. A Lick of Frost- Laurell K. Hamilton
67. Swallowing Darkness- Laurell K. Hamilton
68. Divine Misdemeanors- Laurell K. Hamilton
69. Every Boy's Got One- Meg Cabot
70. The Boy Next Door- Meg Cabot
71. Pandemonium- Lauren Oliver
72. The Ghost and The Goth- Stacey Kade
73. Queen of the Dead- Stacey Kade
74. Boy Meets Girl- Meg Cabot
75. Up Close- Debra Webb
76. Basic Insticts- Debra Webb
77. Taming GI Janes- Debra Webb
78. Tacing Trace- Debra Webb
79. Keeping Kennedy- Debra Webb
80. Free Falling- Debra Webb
81. Going to the Chapel- Debra Webb
82. Second Chance Romance- Asrai Devin
83. Love Me- Bella Andre
84. Taboo- Mallory Rush
85. My Ex-Wife's Wedding Elise Marion
86. Candy Store- Bella Andre
87. Destined- P.C. Cast & Kristen Cast
88. The Calling- Kelley Armstrong
89. Nightshade- Andrea Cremer
90. Daughter of Smoke and Bone- Laini Taylor
91. The Demon Trapper's Daughter- Jana Oliver
92. The Fault in our Stars- John Greene
93. Soul Thief- Jana Oliver
94. Epic Fail- Claire LaZebnik
95. The Pledge- Kimberly Derting
96. Between- Jessica Warman
97. Heaven is for Real- Todd Burpo
98. Darkness Becomes Her- Kelley Keaton
99. You Against Me- Jenny Downham
100. House Rules- Jodi Picoult
101. Lone Wolf- Jodi Picoult
102. The Notebook- Nicholas Sparks
103. Black Dawn- Rachel Caine
104. Carrier of the Mark- Leigh Fallon
105. There You'll Find Me- Jenny B. Downham
106. The Beginning of After- Jennifer Castle
107. The Taming- Eric Walters & Theresa Toten
108. 12 Things to do Before you Crash and Burn- James Proimos
109. My Soul to Lose- Rachel Vincent
110. Boy Toy- Barry Lyga
111. Tangled- Carolyn Mackler
112. Guyaholic- Carolyn Mackler
113. Juliet Immortal- Stacey Jay
114. Crush Control- Jennifer Jabaley
115. Bloodrose- Andrea Cremer
116. Article 5- Kristen Simmons
117. Before I Die- Lauren Oliver
118. Love & Leftovers- Sarah Tregay
119. Spellbound- Rachel Hawkins
120. Intentions of the Earl- Rose Gordon
121. Playing For Keeps- R.L. Mathewson
122. Pefection- R.L. Mathewson
123. Whatever I Please- CJ Hawk
124. A Humble Heart- R.L. Mathewson
125. A Reclusive Heart- R.L. Mathewson
126. Bluegrass State of Mind- Kathleen Brooks
127. A Sudden Response- R.L. Mathewson
128. Here to Stay- Debra Webb
129. The Executive Decision- Bernadette Marie
130. A Second Chance- Bernadette Marie
131. A Naughty Noelle- Ann Bruce
132. Suddenly a Bride- Ruth Ann Nordin
133. Little Miss Independent- Julia Templeton
134. Her Last Chance- Danielle Lee Zwindler
135. Fifty Shades of Grey- E.L. James
136. Fifty Shades Darker- E.L. James
137. Fifty Shades Freed- E.L. James
138. Avalon High- Meg Cabot
139. When We Touch- Brenda Novak
140. Silent Love- Missii
141. Candy Store- Bella Andre
142. Ecstasy- Bella Andre
143. Love me- Bella Andre
144. The Tycoon's Revenge- Melody Anne
145. Loves Portrait- Monica Burns
146. Her Wicked ways- Darcy Burke
147. Second Chance Romance- Asrai Devon
148. Texas Outlaw- Adrienne deWolfe
149. An Irish Love Story- Russ Durbin
150. Opposite Attraction- Bernadette Marie
151. My Ex-Wife's Wedding- Elise Marion
152. Her Heart for the Asking- Lisa Mondello
153. Delilah's Flame- Andrea Parnell
154. Watching You, Wathcing Me- Misty Reignborn
155. Always- Carol Rose
156. Taboo- Mallory Rush
157. Already Home- Vicki Lewis Thompson
158. Basic Instincts- Debra Webb
159. Free Falling- Debra Webb
160. Going to the Chapel- Debra Webb
161. Keeping Kennedy- Debra Webb
162. Taming GI Jane- Debra Webb
163. Tempting Trace- Debra Webb
164. Up Close- Debra Webb
165. Wildblossom- Cynthia Wright
166. Sleeping with the Enemy- MillionLaughsAMinute
167. I'm the Geek who Slapped the Football Player- Pearlie
168. Love Like A Delinquent- 3mmaRawrs
169. The Bad Boy and The Cheerleader- aprilbrookshire
170. The Kissing Booth- Reekles
171. Rock Prodigy- jules130
172. One of the Boys- knightsrachel
173. The guy Who Gave Up His Jersey- GladysVanessa
174. Playing Evelyn- jules130
175. Strictly Business- TheRealOP
176. A Bet Gone Wrong- xXTheBelieverXx
177. Being the Bad Boy's Victim- jnovak16
178. Fearless?- UnicornFartGlitter
179. The Dating Game- itsasupernova
180. Princess Charming- LovelyOwls
181. Living Like Sleeping Beauty- Caludiaxcf97
182. Waist Deep in Walmart- XxSkater2Girl16xX
183. Always You- Kirsty1000
184. All I've Never Wanted- ACRL37
185. Living with The Walker Boys- knightsrachel
186. My Highschool Life- angellover254
187. I Sold Myself to the Devil for Vinyls- DarknessAndLight
188. His Unmarked Territory- xxRandomxThoughtsxx
189. Believe Me, I'm Lying- XxSkater2Girl16xX
190. Their Paid Girl- ella_enchanted
191. Some Roommate- Hooha84
192. White is For Virgins- ToutesLesNuits
193. Addicted to Meth- Englishtoffee17
194. The Bro Code- joecool123
195. A and D- fallenbabybubu
196. Destined With You- SweetLove789
197. She's Bad News- Bright_as_night
198. The Billion Dollar Girl- racingheart
199. For Hating Me You Sure Are Possessive- JadedRein
200. Bad Boy Kisses- Lik3aB0sS
201. Never Be The Same Again- lilly-rain
202. All Revved Up- Sylvia Day
203. Waiting- Carol Lynch Williams
204. Awake at Dawn- C.C. Hunter
205. Taken at Dusk- C.C. Hunter
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I just finished reading The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. It was a fantastic book. I loved everything about it. It kept me quite enthralled with the book.
I wasn't expecting it to have such an impact. It had even more of an impact when I realized it was based on a true story. Anyone who is looking for a
good read try this.
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I'll have to pick up a copy
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I would definitely recommend it. It is a classic too. So, if you are ever stuggling for a conversation starter just bring up this book.
By the way, I love your picture. I don't know what it is called, but it is under your writing. It is fantastic.
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I studied The Outsiders back at high school, its a great book and the movie is pretty good too.
Well done on your challenge so far, you must be a fast reader!
I had a dream, i put my hands inside my chest and held my heart, to try to keep it still.
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Quote: Originally posted by reading101  | I would definitely recommend it. It is a classic too. So, if you are ever stuggling for a conversation starter just bring up this book.
By the way, I love your picture. I don't know what it is called, but it is under your writing. It is fantastic. |
Thanks I saw the print in the window of an art shop in town and walked straight
in and bought it! :P it's now hanging on the wall behind my desk
It's by this artist: http://aquasixio.deviantart.com/
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Caseyjarryn: It is absolutely gorgeous. I love the whole idea of the picture too. I don't know how artistic people are abe to create something like
that.
Laurenb: Thank you. I am a pretty fast reader. I didn't know that the Outsiders was a movie too. I will have to check it out. So, thank you again.
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I read The Outsiders in, I think it was grade 7 (I don't remember the exact grade) for a novel study, then after we were finished, we got to watch the
movie. I loved them both, and that was back when I hated reading books (I started loving reading books when I was in grade 10).
And you're a fast reader I'm only on my 8th book so far, and you did 209 books last year? That's a lot, I couldn't even get to 83.
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Did you enjoy guilty pleasures?
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@ Nazish01: Thank you very much. I liked the Outsiders. I will have watch the movie; is it as good as the book?
@ Caseyjarryn: I thought Guilty Pleasures was a great book. I am reading the 2nd in the Anita Blake series. It is a bit bloody though. Regardless
though, it was a great book. I was super happy with it. The novel never had me bored and always kept me on my feet. If you are looking for a good read
I would read this book.
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I just finished the Anita Blake series... Well all the books that are out so far. Has anyone else read it? I loved the series! I thought it was great.
It always kept me intrigued. I can't wait for the next book to be released.
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Holy ...... How the heck do you read so FAST?!
on another note: Yes, I have read the Anite Blake Series (note to others: it's an adult series...REALLY good!) I stopped after book 8 though. or book
7. I was just about to go into the book about Edward? Was that his name? I got a little Anita Blake'd out. Those are some intense books. I also heard
that Anita turns into a slutty character and that the books kinda plummet later in the series.
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I agree with Nichole...how do you read that fast?! Do you just skim the novel or do you actually read all the words because that is INSANE! I could
really get through my To-Read list if I could read as fast as you. Haha.
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I usually read all the words. I have alot of free time. I just tend to read really fast especially when I find a series I like, just so I can see what
happens next. Thank you though.
Nicole: Yes, she does kind of. Someone told me that too and it put me off reading the series for a bit. It is different though, I don't think I can
explain it. I would still read the series if I were you. Once you get into it again, you understand more. It was a great series.
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That's nuts. My aunt's the same way, though. I can give her a stack of like twelve books and they'll be read in a week. It would take me a couple
months to be able to go through what I give her on a weekly basis.
I definitely want to continue the series. I've actually been thinking about picking them up again, but I have so many books to get read for review.
Maybe soon. Keep up the good work, though. Your list is always fun to look at.
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I am glad I am not alone. Then I know people who I can give a book and in tree months they will be on chapter 6. I think it is more about free time.
I never seem to have enough books to read so I am always looking for more. Do you do book reviews? I would love to read them. Where would I find them?
Thank you. I find your list intriguing too. Everytime I check back I can find at least one book I want to read.
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Haha. Yes, I do book reviews for this site. if you just go to http://www.yareads.com (not the forum) you'll see all my posts there. It will keep you updated on current YA news as well. You can also check out
my goodreads account here: http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/4916157-nichole
That keeps you updated on what I'm reading, where I'm currently at in a book and what's coming next.
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As a side note: I've taken a look at your book choices, and I have a few recommendations. Have you read The Mercedes Thompson series by Patricia
Briggs or The Casey Palmer series by Karen Chance? Those are very similar to Keri Arthur, Kim Harrison and Laurel K. Hamilton. You might like them if
you haven't already read them!
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Your reviews are awesome! They feel like they are professionally written. I was on the website and just watched the Breaking Dawn Part 2 teaser
trailer and now I am a little hyped about that. I will have to check back on
that website more often.
I read the first in the Mercy Thompson series. I am starting the second soon, hopefully. It wasn't my favourite, neither was the Keri Arthur or
Laurell K. Hamilton at first. I haven't read the Casey Palmer series, unfortunately they aren't at my library, so I will have to wait till I have had
a chance to buy one, I've heard good things about both series. I have only read one Kim Harrison book though, it was okay, not my favourite. Have you
read anything else by her that you enjoyed?
Thanks for the suggestions! I am always open to more. I seem to always be running out of good books to read.
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Just reached the 100 mark!! What a great book to be the 100th. Jodi Picoult is
just an absolutely fantastic writer.
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.....are you freaking KIDDING me?! Good job! I don't know how you did it, though. WOW
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Wow! It hasn't even been half a year yet and you're already done, that's amazing. Are you going to continue counting and see how much you read in this
whole year?
If I could read as fast you, I probably would have been done half of the books on my tbr list (I have a lot of free time, but I'm not a very fast
reader).
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Haha. Thank you both very much!! I am hoping to keep counting and try to beat how many books I read last year. Thank you again! I am fairly happy with
myself.
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I don't know how you're not in a reading funk! I would be in a MAJOR reading funk if I had already read 100 books!
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I'm back! I haven't been on for months, though it feels like years. I just spent an hour putting in all the books I've read and I just capped 200!
So, I reached my goal.
My local library has been closed for renovations and I found this cool new app on my iPod called WattPad. It's where you post your book and people
read it. So, like 34 of my books are from there and I don't know if this counts. I only posted up the ones I read that were over 100 pages trying to
be fair... but I am still unsure.
I really hope it's okay because if not I have to go book crazy to read 34 prior to New Year's.
Anyways, I'm back. I missed it here.
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